I'm in the process of changing over from 12' to 12'6 rods and need to change my holdall. I currently use the trakker 3-rod holdall which I like . I just assumed I'd get the 13' version (which I may still do) . I need something to take 3 rods with the ability to add a spod and marker if needed . I have looked at the thinking anglers quiver and sleeves which seem to offer decent protection and am wondering if this might be a better option . Having never used a quiver I'm wondering what these are like to transport- in/out of the car on the barrow etc . Any feedback on this system would be appreciated, thanks.
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I find a quiver easier to use, less bulky,i dont use rod sleeves
Quicker setting up
I find a quiver easier to use, less bulky,i dont use rod sleeves
Quicker setting up
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I've just bought the Thinking Anglers quiver and I'm very impressed with it. Carries my ESP lo pro, 3 rods, nets, banksticks and more.
I've just bought the Thinking Anglers quiver and I'm very impressed with it. Carries my ESP lo pro, 3 rods, nets, banksticks and more.
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Rod holdalls were always bulky and cumbersome to me, once you're in your shelter of choice for the night they are also tiny compared to a rod holdall.
I bought the TA quiver about 2 years ago now, I use it for my 10ft xtractors and 12ft rods, with small reels and larger, I also have a 10ft spod/marker rod i take with me. In the quiver i can fit as below says, brolly, net, storm poles, bank sticks, 3+ rods. If i am doing a day session I'll swap the brolly out for my retaining sling. I use TA tip tops with my rods and never thought about buying individual sleeves as you're making something lightweight, quick and easy into something heavier and bulkier.
Rod holdalls were always bulky and cumbersome to me, once you're in your shelter of choice for the night they are also tiny compared to a rod holdall.
I bought the TA quiver about 2 years ago now, I use it for my 10ft xtractors and 12ft rods, with small reels and larger, I also have a 10ft spod/marker rod i take with me. In the quiver i can fit as below says, brolly, net, storm poles, bank sticks, 3+ rods. If i am doing a day session I'll swap the brolly out for my retaining sling. I use TA tip tops with my rods and never thought about buying individual sleeves as you're making something lightweight, quick and easy into something heavier and bulkier.
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Thanks for the replies . I think my concern was protection for the rods , especially in and out of the car . I do like the look of them and their weight , thanks .
Thanks for the replies . I think my concern was protection for the rods , especially in and out of the car . I do like the look of them and their weight , thanks .
Have a look at the Cotswold Aquarius Savay Master which takes 13ft rods. I fold mine in half and put it behind my head end in my bivv.
So much room to put your bits 'n' bobs in. Tidy bit of kit.
So much room to put your bits 'n' bobs in. Tidy bit of kit.
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I have two traker 12ft rod bags and both hold 12ft 6” rods no problem if it helps.
I have two traker 12ft rod bags and both hold 12ft 6” rods no problem if it helps.
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Thanks for that . Doesn't seem as though there's a lot of room spare but I'll give it a go . I think the general feeling was that it wouldn't fit from a previous thread , thanks .
Thanks for that . Doesn't seem as though there's a lot of room spare but I'll give it a go . I think the general feeling was that it wouldn't fit from a previous thread , thanks .
I've gone the other way recently, from reel protectors and tilp tops on a quiver to a Speero 3/5 rod holdall. Recommended by someone one here.
Just more practical, I find that rods and reels 'clink' about on a quiver and there's never quite enough space for bits and bobs.
I find a holdall much better for storage at home too, just that little bit of protection all over the rods and reels
Not as light as a quiver but my rods n reels cost a fair bit so on a barrow the extra weight doesn't really matter
Just more practical, I find that rods and reels 'clink' about on a quiver and there's never quite enough space for bits and bobs.
I find a holdall much better for storage at home too, just that little bit of protection all over the rods and reels
Not as light as a quiver but my rods n reels cost a fair bit so on a barrow the extra weight doesn't really matter